QTDDTOT -- guess it's my turn edition

But the bolt does close on a real round ... what makes you thibk the head space is off then?.

Have you fired it?

Are you being to gingerly with the bolt?

>>33957022
no ginger here at all. I haven't fired it yet, but it's stiff on SA surplus, PPU and brass-cased monarch.

It just doesn't feel right. Also it's shaving brass off the cartridge lip.

>>33957010
just beat it open and closed on a round a few times and maybe it will loosen up

What's the best way to make really cheap ghetto improvised 12 ga. ammo good for SD? What I have to work with is a shitload of cheap birdshot and not a lot of money.

I've heard of mixing the shot with wax to keep it together for a half assed slug, anyone done that before?

>>33957539
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3M46XVfVOU

>>33957010
Are you positive its .308?
Are you positive you're loading .308 into the gun?

>>33957010
I treat my guns like I treat my women, I beat on them when they don't cooperate until they do.

Take the redpill anon.

>>33957681
it's 308, alright. It says on the side of the gun. And, on the tag. And, in the paperwork.

I've tried three flavors of 308 and none of them work. I'll call ruger in the morning.

>>33957539
If it's really home defense, one box of buck ought to be enough. Try that great depression stuff if the first 5 rounds don't do the trick.

number one buck is the best on the market.

>>33957708
> I want to shoot 700m and i'll just 2x4 the rifle until it happens

and the problem will probably be worse when the gun's hot

Which is better: rock 'n' lock or straight-in

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which camo is this?

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Does anyone have experience with handgun flash hiders? I'm thinking about pic related for my VP9.

>>33958435
It's lazy game dev concept artist pattern #03

If i build an AR 9mm pistol with a short barrel, probably 10 inch, will I need to do SBR paperwork since the barrel is under the minimum length? Also looking to put a shock wave blade stock on to shoulder it.

>>33958572
Well you're building a pistol and SBR stands for short barreled RIFLE so think about it.

I'm thinking about getting a garand before the CMP completely runs out. Has anyone purchased a special field grade? How is it?

>>33958554
im pretty sure i saw that camo somewhere before in real life though

>>33958572
>If i build an AR 9mm pistol
You're building a pistol, not a rifle. It doesn't need an SBR stamp unless you're putting it in a rifle configuration with rifle materials.

>shock wave blade stock
Shock wave blade is a brace, not a stock. The entire point of this device is to use on pistols. If you're making an SBR, you'd use a standard stock.

Learn the law before building your guns.

>>33957010

I got one one clearance for $199

Pretty decent

I don't Hunt, but I always wanted a bolt gun

>>33958435
KLMK.

How would a Super Tucano hold up against a WW2 fighter plane in a dogfight?

>>33958597
Russian Berezka

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Where do you guys buy your .45acp and for what cost per round?

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>>33958554
>>33958597
>>33958675
What the fuck it's >>33958625
KLMK for sure.

>>33958687
Hello anon, here is the best tool you will find to accomplish your goals.
http://gunbot.net/ammo/pistol/45acp/

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Will a CZ75 P-01 slide stop fit in a CZ75 D PCR?

The P-01 slide stop has a slightly longer lever so I think it would be really great on my PCR, but I can't find measurements on it to make sure that the posts are the same size, length, and distance apart.

>>33958435
it looks like shitty dprk camo desu

Is there any reloaded .308 worth buying online? Preferably with 168gr A-Max.

Ok, here's a question for you all.

So at my LGS I placed an order for a rossi m92, .357 levergat in 16". Blued, straight lever (as opposed to the loop). I ordered it in January.

IT STILL ISN'T HERE. Does anyone know if Rossi is having some major hangups down south or something? I bought it as my self-graduation present, and surely Rossi's 2017 lineup should have been delivered by boat by now.

Since I plan to use it during hunting season, I am starting to see the utility of a loop-lever, though my Marlin 336 straight lever still fits pretty decent with a thick glove in Ohio's dry and windy winters. Plus I think the loops look like ass, but that's just me.

What do? Keep harassing them and hear the same "we don't have it yet" story, or expand my search to get a compromise rifle that otherwise seems to be unobtanium.

>>33958657
Super Taco can fire sidewinders.

>>33958865
Start threatening to chargeback if you paid with a credit card and they still haven't delivered.

>>33958865
>my lgs hasnt gotten the rifle I ordered in yet
Anon just a heads up, most large lgs don't give a fuck about special ordering something for you. They make barely any money that way and it's a ton of more paperwork for them.

If you can, get your money back. If not, inform them that you'll be reporting this to the BBB(better business bureau).

>>33958908
>>33958899

God damn it, I was kinda afraid of this. I've bought from them a lot in the past and they have always been pretty fair to me price-wise (they usually will get towards Buds Gunshop prices). I will go down personally and see if there's been any "word of progress" on this topic. If not, I will go for the refund.

Does anyone have any experience with the HK P30 series? I handled one at Gander Mountain (they are going under, clearance sale) and while I wouldn't buy one from Gander (still pricey), I absolutely loved the feel of it and will likely try to replace my pistol with one at some point.

>>33958877
True, but i guess i mean machine gun dogfight style

>>33958657

It would probably rape as long as the pilot knew what he was doing and used his advantages.

Who's on your gun store/company shitlist? Who should I not buy /k/ related stuff from?
I've got cheaper than dirt, SA and rock river, who else?

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>>33958865
Pic is my Rossi ranch hand. Has the same loop as yours, but I made it smaller. I cut, re welded it and re blued it then out a leather guard on it. Still usable with gloves and dat spin also. Looks much better than that massive hoola hoop

>>33959568
*same loop as the large loop I mean.
I prefer this to the large one and the small tiny one

>>33959568
that's a nice loop anon, it's like an intermediate. I could live with this. Now i just have to see if they are actually doing what they said they would, and order the fucking thing.

I will probably replace the buckhorn sights with express or aperture sights at some point too. Not sure yet, but I don't like buckhorns.

Is there any downside to lightly wrapping paracord around my rifle barrel? I want to protect it from scratches and also braid a neat pattern.

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Alright
I'm gonna be ordering a gun later on tonight/tomorrow morning online.
Should I tell the store owner I'm shipping it to his shop before, or when I actually order it?
>pic related it's what I'm ordering

>>33959810
Best to already speak with the owner, let them know where it may come from. Ask if he has any specific requests or concerns, etc. They like regular customers and may help with some deals.

>>33959810
what is it

Why weren't bakelite frame pistols ever a thing?

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>>33959963

>>33959963
Bakelite is brittle. It took until the 1980s for polymers to get good enough to be seriously considered for general handgun frame use.

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>>33959880
>tfw he's not open until Tuesday and these are selling fast since arsenal decided to discontinue until a new contract is written in a few years
Fuck me, right?
But I'll do what I need to.
If I had it my way I'd buy it at exactly 12:00AM since that's when I get paid
>>33959938
It's an SLR104. It's not that exact model in the picture but I'm getting the side folding polymer stock

What are the go-to options out there for a good rimfire rifle these days?

>>33960364
.22lr single shot crickets are still nice and abundant. Cheap af too.

10/22s are popular for a reason as well.

Should I get a Beretta 92fs or a CZ SP 01, or some other big 9mm?

>>33957010
Contact Ruger and follow their instructions if they think you need to send it in. Sent my SR9 in for the notorious barrel peeing issue after 2500 rounds, had it back in 1 week, another 2000 rounds through the pistol with no signs of peening. They will make it right and do so in a timely manner

>>33960364
For bolt action Mag fed, savage model 93. Auto load 10/22 or 597

>>33957010
CALL THE MANUFACTURER
STOP ASKING /K/ FOR ADVISE WHEN SOMETHING IS CLEARLY WRONG WITH YOUR NEW GUN

>>33960376
...if your 12.

>>33960364
Get a henry lever gat and you'll never regret it

>>33960526
this, I paid about $350 for my golden boy with an octagonal receiver but there is a cheaper model that can be had for less.

Mine drives nails, it's one of the most fun things to shoot at eggs with because I can hit them one after the other in quick succession with no problems or recoil.

>>33959626
I hated the original sights. A peep would be great with a 20"-24" inch barrel but a 16" I'd personally go with what I have, best s That picture I've looked at in any gun. A marbles bullseye rear sight (the longer one) and the .53" ivory marbles front sight.

>>33960526
>>33960570
Looking at these now. I don't mind that they load from the muzzle, and they seem pretty cool. Do they have any notable downsides? Which models/features would you two recommend?

>>33960620
Tube mags and buckhorn sights are the only "downsides" imo.

If you don't mind tube mags (I don't, but I see why someone might) and the buckhorns on it then a henry is an awesome choice for .22

The action on my golden boy is buttery, I can cycle it with just my pinky without any trouble and I've always loved the concept of a levergun. With .22 prices starting to normalize you have no reason not to get one IMO.

Like I said, shooting eggs with it is a blast, I can get 60 for less than $3 and they explode into a huge mess if you hit them just right, I've gotten egshell up 30-40ft

>>33958865
I think something's fucked with Rossi, at least with their 92s in 357. I haven't found a single one in stock all over the internet. Stevesgunz might have them if you give him a call.

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Why did the slavs switch to a non-quickchange barrel with the PKP? This seems like a regression to WWII thought.

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Does anyone know of any extendo clips for the Springfield XD in 9mm?
All I found was Promag junk.

>>33960620
Tube loading is a necessity for .22lr levergats because loading gates don't work with a cartridge that small.

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What kind of tank is this?

From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PL2HFLRMI0

>>33957808
> I want to shoot 700m so I bought the cheapest 308 I could find.
That shits good enough for the breadbasket on a deer at 200m for sure but I wouldn't try and precision with that if I wanted to keep my sanity. Also everyone knows that spousal abuse becomes more effective the more times you do it.

>>33960415
Id recommend the CZ over the Beretta. Better ergos. Might wanna give the grand power k100 a look too. They're really popular with european shooting competitors and feature a neat rotating barrel action. They're also criminally cheap for what they are, better stock than any of the production CZs imo. Only downside is the lack of aftermarket.

>>33960415
get a canik p120 or an FEG hi power

>>33961185
Springfields are less respected than promags. Stop insulting good companies.

>>33961464
Hurr durr good one

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Are there any sxs shotguns out there for less than 450 dollars? That seems to be the cheapest they go for.

>>33957721
Right, but I kind of wanted to stash a few hundred rounds of SD worthy 12 ga., and I'm not buying that much buckshot.

>>33962211
I've seen some cheap Chinese ones imported by CAI, but those are junk.

That said, I have a question related to double barrels as well. What is the best option if I want a good general purpose double that ISN'T a CAS gun (so ejectors rather than extractors, among other things).

>>33962211
Stoegers can be had for $400 if you shop around.
DO NOT get one of those JW2000 century things. It is a mistake.

>>33960364
I got a Savage 64F for $99 at Walmart. Semi auto .22, kind of a poor man's 10/22. I'm happy with it. Ironsights are a little fucky, I adjusted the lower sight all the way down and it still shoots a little high from them. But with a scope I can see that it's quite accurate. Only jams when I get a shitload of sand in the action (I shoot in a sand pit). I don't think I could have done better for $99.

I'm probably going to bubba it into a packable takedown rifle at some point.

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My Vietnam War obsession is really driving me to get an M14.

If I were to get one, I'd be looking for the full original style 20" barrel ones. Should I get an original legit 60s production M14, or a Norinco copy (canuckistan), as cost does play some influence as I am a relatively poorfag due to education expenses. From a scale of SKS to SVT40, how reliably do M14s cycle? Are they picky eaters?

Any additional advice or anything?

Thanks!

i want a cheap makarov. which one should i go with

>>33957814
Straight in is faster and easier on mag retention, so it's the best in every metric that matters.
Rock n' lock is marginally stronger though.
>>33958687
Gunbot, ammoseek, brassbadger, etc etc etc. All will have an option to search brass-cased only, and they automatically sort by price per round. Many will auto-calculate shipping for you and include that.

>>33958819
Atomic Ammo or Black Hills reman.
>>33959423
Colt, YHM, PSA, Troy, CtD, SA, Rock River, Braztec/Rossi, CBC, Remington.

>>33961254
A gun that can do 1 moa at 100 yards can do it at 700m, assuming the caliber stays supersonic that far. The problem would be how fast the barrel heats up and the garbage stock.

>>33960971
Cost, just like everything else wrong with their country.

Dey broke AF.

>>33962211
Stoeger has a stainless "coach gun" that's single trigger hammerless. Sells for around $350.

It's a flaming pile of shit though.

>>33961203
An M2 that has been dressed up

>>33962666
>canuckistan
Get the chink rifle and fix it if it breaks. Way cheaper than original.

>>33962757
>A gun that can do 1 moa at 100 yards can do it at 700m
Generally true but there are exceptions. Crooked chambers, poor/no bedding and recoil lug slop, or barrels not turned concentric to the bore, or improperly timed barrels, can have accuracy repercussions that don't become noticeable enough until 250-300yds.

The big issue is sporter barrels heat up fast enough you won't be able to make successive hits on anything at 700m because you will either have substantial vertical stringing or wind conditions will change enough as you let your barrel cool between shots every round will be a feeler round and you won't be able to "dial in".

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My 1911 is failing to extract, I checked the extractor tension and it appears to be properly tuned. Any ideas of what could be causing this?

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>>33962821
Mangled brass I had to pry out of it.

Is there a maximum weight for carry guns? I hear Hickok45 keep saying he wouldn't use certain guns for carry guns because of their weight and size. Why? (I have never owned a gun before)

>>33962857
yes. just depends on what each individual person is willing to deal with but everyone has a limit

>>33962827
>>33962821

failing to extract, or failing to eject? does it make it out of the chamber?

>>33962821
>>33962827
disassemble and take a pic of the ejector. im betting its way too long.

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>>33962666
Fellow /K/anuk here. I've had a few Norinco's, a rebuild Winchester, and a Springfield. The Norinco's seem to do fine, especially for the price. I've never had issues feeding any m14/m1A pattern rifle, they all seem to gobble up whatever you give them. Although assuming this is your first rifle I'd recommend picking up a lighter recoiling caliber that's cheaper to shoot.

>>33962880
It is making it out of the chamber, so failing to eject.
>>33962881
Will do.

>>33959708
Yes, especially if it is a semiauto it will melt to your barrel.

>>33962666
>scale of SKS to SVT40

is the svt not reliable?

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>>33962881
How's this?

>>33962666
>god bleees
what did he mean by this?

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>>33962929
Once you get the gas system tuned their pretty good. However some aspects of the design are inherently weak and prone to breakage.

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Typical /k/ gunnut here, managed to get a job interview Wednesday with CZ USA in the parts department. Any tips on how I might use gun nerd knowledge to help me seal the deal?

What's a good cheek-riser/rest for a 10/22? I scoped mine and want my eyes to be more level with the scope.

>>33957053
i got a rifle like that i just seat the bullet a little deeper and don't load it too hot. still shoots well.

>>33962909
bolt action?

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>>33962982
that's not the ejector.
see pic.

either way whats happening is the the ejector is hitting the base of the case way before the case has been completely extracted. So what the ejector is doing is stopping the rearward movement of the spent case causing it to wedge on the ejector and the ejection port of the slide. There is still rearward momentum from recoil and the top of the slide will crush the case and cause malfunctions.

a shorter ejector will allow the case to be extracted completely before ejecting the case

>>33957602
Good man this was the first thing that comes to mind.

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>>33962982
That's the extractor. I am not a smart man. Not sure how to remove the ejector it's pretty solidly attached. It isn't sitting flush with the frame and I can see both posts. Is that a problem?

>>33963119
the ejectors are pinned in and the pin hole is located in the slide groove. no need to take it out now.

that actually looks ok. does it have trouble ejecting unfired rounds? As in can you hand cycle a whole mag with absolutely no hang ups?

>>33962857
First of all, it's not really a weight limit, it's more of a bulk limit. And the only limit is personal. It's just about what you personally are willing to wear on your belt all day.

Try to be realistic. Remember a carry gun that you don't put on one day because it's too much damn hassle is just the same as no gun at all. Better an LCP that you put in your pocket every morning without fail, than a full-frame revolver or Glock or whatever that you only bother to wear half the time because it's a pain in the ass.

I CC an unusually large and heavy gun, a 4" .357 Windicator, but that works for me because I'm unusually obsessive about it and don't mind the inconvenience. I put it on every time I go out, unless there's a specific reason not to. I'm also the type of person to spend several extra minutes getting all my other EDC shit together and ready when I get dressed. If you're not that type of person--no judgement, some people are just like that--you most likely won't bother to carry a large annoying gun every day despite every intention.

My roommate CC's as well, but he chose an LCP because he knows full well he won't take extra time to attach something to his belt. Hell, sometimes he doesn't even take the time to put on his damn socks, no way he's going to put in and adjust an IWB holster to wear all day.

So if you're more like me and are autistically meticulous about your EDC shit, you can probably get away with carrying a big ass gun. If you're more like my roommate and hate extra routines in the morning, get a pocket pistol because you'll actually carry it.

Also figure for the clothes you like to wear. If you like to wear gym shorts and t-shirts, again, pocket pistol might be your best bet. If you're like me and almost never take off a baggy jacket, you can get away with a bulkier pistol.

>tl;dr it's not a weight limit it's a bulk limit, and it's only limited by the bullshit you're willing to put up with to put on and carry every day

>>33963235
true for handguns not rifles so much.

10-12 lb is getting heavy for a rifle you gotta carry a few hundred yards through brush. size is less important when you have a sling and open carry.

>>33963082
Still runs the risk, though not as likely. There's a possibility that the parts of the cord touching the barrel will be the only ones to melt a bit and you'll never notice from the outside, and I guess truthfully it wouldn't be entirely difficult to scrape off if need be, just comes down to if you want to run that risk. I don't shoot bare-barrel bolt actions often at all, so I guess if you can touch it without fear of being burnt at any time throughout your shooting session, you'll probably be okay.

>>33963082
keep it away from the chamber and youll be fine, or just put some aluminum foil or duct tape (black duct tape maybe)

>>33962857
I know someone who carries a Desert Eagle comfortably but I won't carry anything but a Walther PPK in .32 ACP. It's all personal preference.

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what do you guys think of my ar build?

X products side charging upper
Dolos quick change barrel system
Sig arm brace
Buck master ii 4-12x optic
Ballistic advantage 18 inch socom melonite 4150 barrel
Anderson lower
Standard lower parts kit
Some shitty flash light I Jerry rugged with scope rings
Night strike tactical angled foregrip
Enlarged ejection port for 458 socom
Steel stagnag magazines
Dead foot arms modified cycling system that allows to fold stock and fire

>>33963173
Just cycled a few magazines of unfired rounds. No hang ups.

>>33963304
I assumed he was talking about CC

>>33963366
does it FTE after every shot? Does it happen only with certain ammo? Is it full length 1911 or a commander model.

>>33963356
Fucking shit. Kys

Are there non-retarded /k/-related series and documentaries on netflix?
I tried watching the CQB thing but it was so idiotic I didn't even last an episode.

>>33963356
I mean, an attempt was made.

>>33963356
>Sig arm brace
why would you get that instead of a normal stock?

>quick change barrel
why?

>folding stock
why? you guna throw your 18" barrel in your backpack?

>>33957010
thinking of an american in 30-06 myself, maybe a howa 1500. Not sure yet. Any advice on that /k/? I want to spend less than 800 and preferably about 500-600. I would use it for deer and possibly elk with the right loads. If I am going for moose I would just borrow a .300WinMag

>>33963421
It's a full length. Only hangs up once in every 20 or 30 shots, most frequently the last round in the magazine will be the one to jam. So far I've only ran Winchester and Federal FMJ through it Haven't noticed any change in frequency between those two.

>>33958589
friend purchased a field grade, it was a bit of a franken gun if I recall and the recoil spring broke on him, but CMP sent him a new one. It however was pretty and functioned 100% just force matched parts iirc. For about 700$ or whatever it was a good deal.

>>33963039
well the best interview tip is to just have background knowledge on the company and your job and be confident. I wouldnt talk a ton about my knowledge of guns unless asked. I would mention it on your resume and when interviewing though. Like
>anon why do you think you would be a good fit here
>well I have a passion for firearms and know quite a bit about how they function and the parts that go into them, this would allow me to perform better here because......

They already think you would be qualified for the job that is why they have you an interview, all you have to do is confirm that and show that you would be a good fit there and better at fitting there than any other people that would be competing for the job.

>>33957721
Read the barrel, dumbfuck.

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>>33963544
ok so there may be a few things working against you but i think it may be that ejector. You may need one that has no extension. you can try filing it yourself or buy one.

There's also the possibility that the mag may be the issue as well. try some new mags.

it may also just be you limp wristing every once in a while. Let someone else shoot it and see if the issue follows. if it does then it might no be you.

>>33960364
>>33960364
10/22 or get a conversion for your AR. otherwise bolt-action/levergats are abundant for .22lr

>>33963955
>or get a conversion for your AR
do this. .22LR is so quiet out of my ar15. recoil non existent, even for .22

>>33963456
They used to have Restrepo, but it's gone now. Everything else they have right now looks like war tourist "from a journalist's POV" type trash that tries to look smarter than it is, or it's wannabee PMC chest thump trash.

I have a 1917 American Enfield, but it was imported by century some time ago. Is there any way I can findout where it was imported from? Gun is kinda beat to hell so it looks like it's been through more then it's fair share of war.
I know sent loads of 1917s as aid during the cold war and I'm kinda curious

>>33963714
Good deal. Thanks for the trouble shoot anon.

>>33963356
>sig brace on an 18" barrel
just throw a regular stock on it and call it a day, even if that means having to file for a cuckstamp
>dolos quick change barrel system
while i like the principle of the dolos system; it's flawed in that if you plan on hot-swapping calibers in the field, you have to carry another barrel and mags of the new caliber.
>enlarged ejection port for 458 socom
if you're not shooting 458 socom, this is unnecessary and just overcomplicates your search for parts

>>33962801
thanks
>>33962889
Do the Norincos have everything exact to the original M14 (minus the fun switch of course)? Like does it have the bayonet lug and everything? Can it take original M14 wood furniture (basically I just want to have an M1A as close to the original as possible)? No this isn't my first rifle btw.
Would you say that the Norinco is worth the price? Do you regret spending what you spent?
>>33962929
My SVT is just fine, but apparently everyone else's has some problem that they are too stupid to fix

>>33964426
see mine >>33949279
Only mods it has are aftermarket bolt catch and op rod guide.
Got it for 550 bucks at the time and it's by far my favorite rifle to date, I've owned a number of other ones before but I got rid of them all. I didn't like them nearly as much as I love my norinco.

>>33964426
Muzzle brake and gas cylinder lock are metric thread. All else follows GI spec.

What a good bolt action I can get as my first gun

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>>33957010
I can get my new long gun in a very smart lick of color. The options being:

>black
>green
>gold
>F D E
>tan

None of the colors are gaudy, except gold.

>>33964517
What's your price range and what do you want to do with it?

>>33964517
What's your budget and what do you want to use it for

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So im looking to possibly buy a used cz 75b. A guy is selling one in stellar condition from 1993 for 475 with 3 magazines, the original case an alien gear iwb, and mag pouch for the belt. I know new ones can be had for not that much more online.

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>>33962211
Stoeger's got you covered.

>>33964517
mosin nagant carbine or ruger american

when im doing long range shooting at a bench am i supposed to exhale when i pull the trigger or hold my breath?

>>33964775
how can people still buy br monkey guns when taurus has been around for so long and has proven to be shit time after time?

>>33965086
After you exhale at the bottom of your breath so to speak

>>33957814
generally agree with the other response, but an additional benefit he doesn't list for rock n' lock is that it's easier to seat a full magazine when the bolt in battery. With +6 baseplates and 40 round mags available for the AR that's no longer a meaningful (31 rounds versus 29 after a reload) advantage.

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I want to search for sights with this reticle. Does anyone know what it's called?

>>33959088
It's fine, just expensive.
>>33963044
either buy a mallninja stock like a tapco and toss a comb adjustable AR stock on there like a luth or a PRS. Alternatively, use a chin weld.

>>33963356
Scope, barrel, and brace combination is retarded. You need a muzzle device. 5/10

>>33964227
Check a dedicated reference book and reference proof marks and the SN to determine where and when it was made.

>>33964715
What's your question?

>>33965086
Exhale until your lungs are comfortably empty, then squeeze/press the trigger smoothly. Attempt to break the shot within ~3 seconds or your vision clarity will decrease due to lack of oxygenated blood flowing through them. If you can't get steady in that 3 second window, go back to normal breathing until you want to try again.

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>>33965324
Axiom Kobra

I bought mine from Kalinka Optics for about $350 and it's got weaver mounts so you can stick it on anything with a picatinny/weaver rail.

>>33965324
kobra, I'm 90% sure

http://russianoptics.net/kobra.html

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>>33965414
>either buy a mallninja stock like a tapco and toss a comb adjustable AR stock on there like a luth or a PRS. Alternatively, use a chin weld.
I don't want to change the stock, I like the basic wood one. I just wanna add something like pic related and am curious whats good.

>>33965425
nice. how long does the battery last?

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>>33965425
>>33965324
Also, you can switch between 4 different reticles. Here's a vid I took for some friends in my dirty ass room.

Also, it takes a CR2325 battery, has a shitty (100hr) battery life, and is tall as fuck (think EOTech tall), but I still think it's a great optic.

>>33965455
generally those sleeves are all shit and don't give a consistent cheek weld. The better option is to tape some foam in place.

>>33964581
>>33964593
Around 500

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>>33964426
As far as I know original USGI parts will drop in, I had a buddy who used a surplus bolt and stock for his Norc. I have a bayonet and it fits on my Norc but they will run you a pretty penny. I stick to my Springfield now but the Norc is a great rifle for the money.

>>33965556
and what do you want to do with it

>>33965556
does that include a scope?

>>33965414
i time my shots with my breathing so i never hold my breath. dunno if thats good or bad but it seems to work.

>>33965573
No
>>33965572
Marksmanship

>>33965414

>What's your question?

Is buying a used cz for 475 a good deal? I see quite a few out of stock listing at the same price, but will they ever get restocked at that price?

I have heard multiple times in multiple books SEALs referring to "Glock knives". I googled it and all the results are $30 knifes, which I have a hard time believing any specops member would carry. Am I missing something here?

>>33965682
yikes
.22lr Savage I guess

>>33957010
I've worked the bolt on those.
It's a great gun for the money op but that is not a pure sex bolt.
Work the action on a Mark V and then report back.

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>>33965682
get a remington 700 sps tactical with a 20" threaded heavy barrel

>>33965646
It's something. If it works for you it's a good technique, just be aware that you can have a longer "sweet spot" in your respiration for more precise shots with other techniques.

A non-interrupted respiration cycle is pretty much par for the course on rapid fire but for ultimate precision, holding breath and maximizing your ability to use the respiratory pause is a necessity.

>>33965688
Depends entirely on the condition and how many rounds have been put through it. If it's the typical "used" gun that's has less than 100 rounds through in its life that's a very good deal. If it's has 10,000 it's not as good a deal.
>>33965692
Yes, you're missing the fact that most SOF guys aren't GQ's and that most tasks people ask of knives are satisfied just fine by a $30 knife if the cost is put into the right components. Hell, even /gq/ won't condemn Moraniv as shit and their (Mora's) entire business model is based on those two truths.

>>33965692
a knife is a piece of steel that has been ground down around the edges. if you're paying more than $30 for one you're getting ripped off

>>33965751

thank you sir. The exterior looks really good, especially for a 20+ year old gun I'll give it at least in person look.

I'm going to start reloading soon now that I've got the bench, powder/primers and bullets. What I want to know is what is the process of reloading. As in do I clean first, cut first, size? What is the sequence you guys go with?

>>33965917
Buy one of those massive fucking bricks they call reloading books and get reading.
It's one of those things you don't want to jump into without knowing exactly how it's properly done.

>>33965917
Inspect cases for safety, discard any cracked or otherwise serviceable cases, Clean cases, measure cases, chamfer for length, adjust bullet seating depth for proper feeding, unload the bullets used to set OAL (because no powder or primer is behind it), prime all cases, confirm powder measure, place powder in cases (check to make sure the powder load is consistent after 50 throws and hasn't walked), then if all is well seat bullets. Check to ensure powder isn't over-compressed. Proceed to powder and seat bullets in all cases, then switch out seating die for crimping die. Adjust crimp (not too tight, but tight enough that rounds always cycle) and then crimp all rounds. Finally, lube all cases to preserve them from corrosion and ease feeding.

Some people lube the cases after chamfering, but because some oils people can use to lube their cases interacts oddly with powder inside the case I prefer to ensure none makes it inside and lube the rounds at the end.

Okay, several questions.
1.Would small dings in the brass from ejection be unsat for loading? No holes, just small dents.
2. How do you check for bullet seating depth, do you use a dial caliper and check that against an established number? Likely written down in a manual as >>33966005 suggested I pick up.
3. When you lube your cases to prevent rust and ease loading, is this the same lube used for the sizing step?
I have a hornady case trimmer, lee reloading die set, lyman primer pocket cleaner, wilson chamfer tool and lyman case headspace gauge

>>33966136
1. the case will be weaker at that point but will not be unsafe. It will, however, seat less consistently than an unmolested case and may reduce accuracy marginally.
2. Yes, generally just seat into the case and go deeper until you can load your rounds into your magazine. Case length is important for headspacing and that's what you check ina book but so long as you can load your magazines OAL is harder to fuck up.
3. Doesn't have to be, but generally yes for simplicity's sake.

>>33966006
>Finally, lube all cases to preserve them from corrosion and ease feeding
Good way to lose a finger or two.
DO NOT lube cases after loading. This reduces brass grabbing the chmaber walls and results in high levels of bolt thrust leading to cracked locking surfaces. Their are a few specific firearms meant to use lubed ammo but it is verboten for the majority.

I agree with >>33966182, disregard the last step of >>33966006 but otherwise he's right on.

I always hear soldiers talk about a large portion of their gear being unnecessary garbage that higher ups decide is a good idea to mandate they carry. What exactly does this stuff compose?

>>33966228
Depends on who you ask. The spectrum of what people see as unnecessary ranges from having a PT belt to having more than a couple of magazines. We can all agree that the PT belt is retarded but very few see a full load of magazines as anything other than necessary. Where you draw the line is an individual choice.

>>33965701
Savage mark 2 BSEV is fantastic

>>33966181
>>33966182
>>33966198

So then to make sure I understand correctly:
Check brass for unsats, lube, deprime and size, run them in my tumbler (not sure how long to run them to be honest), cut them down for the new cartridge, trim, chamfer, put in case length gauge to verify, figure out proper length for magazine.
(At this point what tool am I supposed to be adjusting?) One length is established, confirm powder measure, prime, put powder in, check after 50 for consistency, seat bullets. (what indicates over compressed powder?) Once seated, crimp and then done?

>>33964567
Help? Rather do have to make up my mind quickly here, and what not.

>>33966406
Would help to know what the gun is and how the colors look exactly

>>33966406
Well, being a (((financially minded gentleman))) and seeing as how black is usually cheaper than a colored gun I'd say black. Assuming they're all the same price I'd say maybe decide what color you want yourself, seeing as how you must like one of the colors more than the rest.

I'm thinking of getting a pistol caliber carbine or an SBR'able pistol, and I've boiled it down to a few, how do they stack up against each other?

Sub 2k
Scorpion Evo
CX4
Some MP5 clone

Pure fun/style picks would be an Uzi or a PS90.

It would mostly be for fun, but I could also see myself using it for HD if I like how they handle.

Looking for suggestions on a rifle scope. Requirements:
>MOA adjustments, MOA reticle (some scopes have MIL-dot reticles with MOA adjustments, no bueno)
>no "horseshoe" type reticles
>dots for wind lead and hold over. 6.5 Creedmoor specific would be great but I doubt it exists, just something to work with
>max mag 16x, min mag 4x, preferably adjustable
>decent resolution. Honestly don't know increments for this. Whatever fits in the budget
>for use with .308 and under (to be used on 6.5 Creedmoor, so I figure .308 shock proofing is adequate)
>$350 or less
Suggestions on rings would be great too.

>>33966725
Not personally a fan of Kel-Tec or the Sub-2000 in general, but it's practical for portability
CX4 looks interesting but not very versatile. Upside is cheap and available magazines.
MP5 is always great, has affordable and common mags, but lacks bolt hold open, aftermarket support (well, only comparatively) and morality of clones.
PS90 is expensive on its own and has expensive and uncommon ammo.
Personally I would get the CZ Scorpion. Affordable, reliable, lots of aftermarket options with a growing aftermarket-base, available and affordable magazines, good build quality. But maybe I'm biased because I'm a CZ cuck. It just seems a bit more practical for HD and more versatile for options as far as fun/novelty/plinking.

>>33966367
You've got it right.

To your questions:

Run them until they're shiny, I typically run them long (~10hours) but it's up to you what degree of cleanness you want.
At that point you're using your bullet seating die.

You can tell that powder isn't overcompressed by shaking a cartridge by your ear and listening to hear if powder is sloshing around in there. If you fill the entire case with powder then seat the bullet on top so that it doesn't audibly move when you shake the cartridge it is exerting pressure outward on the bullet and can cause it to slide out of your acceptably OAL range between the time you seat the bullet and the time you crimp to ensure the bullet stays in place.

One final step the others neglected to mention is to check the rounds cycle either through the chamber of your firearm or that they fit flush in a precision machined chamber gauge (only important if you intend to fire the rounds through multiple firearms and want reliable feeding in all of them.

>>33966725
>Sub 2k
Not built for SBR projects. If you can get past keltec's shoddy QC and don't mind sending it back to them to fix if it's unreliable it's a reasonable choice and can be fully reliable. To usefully SBR it you'd have to hack up the handguard and either make another place for the front sight to mount or totally remove the sights, buy an aftermarket handguard, ensure that handguard is rigid enough to mount optics solidly, and then forego the folding feature entirely.

>Evo
the gun itself is fine, the pistol was made a perfect fit for SBR projects, but many people complain about the ambi safety digging into their trigger finger and the mags routinely crack along the seam if you leave them fully loaded so it's not ideal for HD.

CX4: overpriced and unrefined for the money but it's reliable and has excellent QC. Trigger is bad, but magazines are commonly available and famously reliable as well as interchangeable with common service pistols. Of those listed, this is the best for a purely performance based SBR HD project.

>MP5 clone
generally reliable and well suited to SBRing but have expensive aftermarket parts and famously bad triggers. No magazine compatibility with pistols. Decisive advantage in the cool factor department tho.

Honestly though, a PS90 or an AR SBR is what I'd go with for a combination fun gun+HD SBR project because light fast bullets have demonstrably fewer problems with overpenetration (counterintuitively) when compared to typical pistol rounds.

>>33966763
Would have directed you to Nightforce HORUS type scopes but the price is not a match.

You really ought to consider Mils instead of MOA, it's a more efficient system so far as math goes and most high end glass is made with mils in mind so if you ever upgrade you can have a greater selection of companies to choose glass from.

You are asking a lot for that price, but Vortex offers some scopes which might work.

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Alright, dropped this in ARG but they just ignored me. I'm going to spend about 400 bucks on a red dot, looking at the Aimpoint PRO right now. Is there anything else I should look at around that price point? It's going on this AR.

>>33967091
is the Trijicon MRO around $400?

>>33967125

It's about 100 bucks more and doesn't come with a mount

I'm in CA where everything is overpriced and am in the market for my first handgun, and an LGS has cop trade-in glawk fawtys (G22) for $400. Is it worth grabbing one if it's in decent shape?

I know they can be had for $350-ish elsewhere, but it'd end up costing just as much after transfer fees etc.

>>33967091
Aimpoint PRO is an excellent choice. Some direct competition is the Trijicon MRO and the top of the Holosun line.

>>33967210
As a first handgun it's hard to go wrong with a G22, but I'd recommend a G23 if you can find it. It's easier to CC and is just as good for HD use. You can buy a conversion barrel to 9mm and shoot nice low cost ammo at the range too. After ~1000 rounds of 9mm practice instead of .40 the barrel pays for itself.

>>33967084
The Scorpion Evo has like 4 different aftermarket safety selector options for less than $30. I'm sure someone will come up with aluminum or steel magazines eventually, maybe a Magpul PMAG style with steel reinforcements.
I would agree with the AR SBR being most practical, but out of the initial options, the Scorpion seems to fit the bill most closely.

>>33967091
Trijicon, Sig, Primary Arms, Bushnell, Burris, Vortex all have models in or under that price range, I believe.

>>33967313
It's seldom a good ideal to bank on products not yet developed to create value in a purchase.

>>33967312
>>33967317

Cool, thanks guys

>>33967210
Would not recommend .40 Short&Weak for first gun. Considerably more recoil, more expensive, less capacity than 9mm for a negligible gain in ballistic performance, which can all be offset by carry ammo options in 9mm. Additionally, the Glock is a terrible platform for the round, as it lacks a beavertail, has a high bore axis, finger grooves in the front, and no palm swell, so the grip may or may not fit you, but I can guarantee the round will be punishing to shoot in that grip. The .40 Glocks also have a reputation for low durability and possibility of becoming a hand grenade due to the high pressures of .40, restrictions in size for carry options, and low tolerances of Glocks. The S&W M&P or Sig P22_ series (insert number into blank) are much better platforms for controlling the gun in .40S&W with better quality to boot.
I would skip .40 altogether and get a 9mm, in which case the 19 should prove to be a good first option with the Sig P320 being even better, for a little higher price that is.

>>33967320
No shit, but the value of the gun itself is huge. To be frank I've never heard of the magazines splitting until now anyways, so why not load it -3, -4 rounds or so? And don't drop them like a tactical timmy. Problem solved

>>33967338
>glock has high bore axis
>recommends Sig and M&P

boi I am laffin

>>33967345
If you consider the evo mags as -4 capacity relative to what they're advertised as the problem disappears but the thing is, the CX4 and mecgar magazines offer more advantages even where the evo does well and does not suffer the same inherent design flaws.

The evo is not bad, but unless you get off to the evo aesthetic and can't stomach thew pseudo-fish early 2000's look of the CX4 it's hard to justify that preference.

>>33967312
Yeah, if I buy one I was planning on a 9mm conversion barrel and maybe a whole aftermarket slide setup down the line.

CC isn't an issue at the moment because I'm in LA County, and I'd like to get into IDPA so the full-size gun might be a good thing. I'm probably just going to end up getting a CZ and saying fuck it to the Glock though, I've never found Glocks particularly comfortable to shoot anyway.

For what it's worth, I'm a new owner but by no means a new shooter, so typical first gun advice may not apply to me. (I couldn't have a gun at home because of antigun parents and then a bipolar GF, so instead I bought a membership with unlimited rentals at the local range and went once or twice a week, so I have quite a bit of trigger time. I've also shot with friends a decent amount.)

>>33967378
The grip of the M&P, and the steel frame of the 220 series as well as the grip form make the recoil softer than the Glock. Just don't get a .40 and don't worty about it.
I honestly hate the M&P anyways, and the 226 and 220 are the only good ones out of the 22_ series. The 320 does have a real high bore axis but the recoil difference in 9mm between a 320 and Glock 19 is negligible, but the trigger and Sig quality more than make up for the price difference

>>33967338
Didn't see this until after I posted >>33967408

I can see how the Glock would suck to shoot in .40, it's already an awkward gun for me in 9mm. Carry isn't really a consideration, so I'd probably go for a 17 if I bought a brand new Glock, but here in CA I can't even get a Gen 4. I also can't get the P320, which sucks because I've always liked Sigs, and I'd get a P226 in a heartbeat but it's really hard for me to justify spending $1000+. Maybe if I find a nice used one I'll go with it, though.

The M&P is an option, though I wish I could get the 2.0, but right now I'm thinking that CZ seems like the best bet on the CA roster, and really I'm just struggling to decide whether I want the classic style of the 75B or the more modern features of the SP01.

Actually, speaking of CZ, anybody have an opinion on the P-01 vs. the SP-01? The SP seems to be the more popular option, but it's about $100 more, is it worth the extra cost?

>>33967427
Oh wait, I'm an idiot, the P-01 is compact and the SP-01 is full size, right? Somehow I thought it was DA/SA vs SA or something.

>>33967423
Well if you wanted a CZ you should have said so in the first place. Their cock is so far down my throat I struggle to recommend anything else, but I do it because people often overlook CZ or are set on striker fire.
The SP-01 definitely has softer recoil and less muzzle flip, and is overall more versatile due to the rail. The 75B is still a great range toy and duty gun. Higher quality and better reliability than most of the polymer frame strikers nowadays. Hell the 1.0 S&W M&Ps jam like they've always got mud in them.

>>33967430
P-01 also has aluminum frame.

>>33967408
Glocks are kind of something you have to learn. Their grip angle and trigger were made to maximize performance ceiling with respect to rapid fire accuracy instead of being easy for a new shooter to pick up and that turns a lot of people off, as it's an uncommon design priority.

One thing to consider before you discard Glock as an option is this: shooting a Glock precisely is hard work, but if you can shoot a tight group with a Glock shooting one with anything else feels like cheating. The fact that hickock can ring gongs and kill chickens at long range with pistols with boring regularity is not unrelated to the fact that he competed for decades with and routinely carries a Glock.

It's not the highest performance ceiling design out there, that probably goes to the 2011, but it's damn hard to beat as a first pistol if you're willing to lean.

>>33967433
Yeah, I was really just looking at other options, but everything I see steers me toward CZ.

I'd like to get into IDPA shooting since some friends of mine do it and it looks fun, and from what I'm reading it seems like the SP-01 doesn't qualify (overweight) but the 75B does, so I think that might be the decider right there. (The Shadow and other "custom" CZs aren't on the CA roster so they're not an option.) The P-01 would work, but I think I'd rather have the 75B.

>>33967446
Those are some good points. I think a customized Glock would help too, my friend has a souped-up 19 that he carries when out of state and it felt much nicer than most.

A lot of my problem, though, is that I have relatively small hands (size 9, medium Mechanix gloves fit me perfectly), and most of it comes from short fingers. I never quite feel like I can get a good grip on a Glock. I feel like I may always struggle with them because of that.

>>33967446

>Their grip angle and trigger were made to maximize performance ceiling
You don't actually believe this, do you?
The grip was designed to stuff the maximum number of rounds in it, and the trigger, like everything else was designed to be as cheap as possible to produce, without being shit, just like everything else on a Glock.
Then entire reason they even use polymer is so they can make them cheaper.

>>33967463

I have a P-01. It's a nice carry gun and fun range toy, but I'm catching myself CCing my Glock 19 more for some reason. Maybe because it's a bit heavier sitting at my side, I don't know. I'm starting to lament going for the decocker version instead of a thumb safety for condition 1 carry. Shit, I wish CZ made safety decocker levers for their guns like the 92 or USP series.

I'm probably gonna trade it in for a 75B at some point since I already have a few dedicated carry guns that I cycle through as it is. Plus I think CZs look the sexiest w/o accessory rails.

>>33967463
The thing is, the Glock deign won't make you a better shooter because of the name on the side. It'll make you a better shooter because you have to exercise tremendous fundamentals to get it to sing for you.

A customized glock with a lighter trigger and all the other whiz bang stuff defeats that purpose. Lighter triggers don't increase the gun's ability to do its job, they decrease the ability of bad technique to have ab appreciable impact on performance.

If you can't get a good grip on it, it's not the right gun for you. In that case, you may want to consider a Walther PPS. It fits right between compact and subcompact in size and is a pleasure to shoot.

>>33967486
>...with respect to rapid fire accuracy instead of...

Engineering priorities do impact design, believe it or not. Plastics are cheaper, but that's not the only reason they're used. They are also less dense, less susceptible to brittle fracture, less susceptible to plastic deformation, and easier to replace than metal counterparts.

If the only reason for the grip angle was to fit more rounds they'd have a higher bore axis like an XD, which easily holds 2 more rounds than Glock with a flush baseplate in the same size category.

>>33967648
The Glock in question had a modified frame (stippling and I think an undercut) and extended controls, and those were what really made the difference for me, not the lighter trigger or anything. What mattered was that, unlike a stock Glock, I actually felt like I had a good grip on the gun and I could reach everything easily without shifting my hand around. It also had aftermarket sights that I thought were much better than the factory ones.

I wish the PPS were an option, sadly there are zero modern centerfire Walthers on the CHL, even the P99 isn't available in anything but .22.

I'm really thinking the CZ-75B is going to be my best bet. I need to go try and shoot one, but it seems like the only issue smaller-handed people have with them is the long DA pull, and that's not a huge deal for range use. I can get slim grips if I need them, as well. It's not like I've got tiny girl hands either, just on the lower end of average, and some "fat" guns seem to be fine for me. (I find 226s very comfortable, and have shot 92Fs and 5906s without issue either. There's just something about "square" guns like Glocks, and USPs that doesn't work well for me.)

>want to get a rifle
>only rifle range "nearby" is 30 miles away

wat do

>>33967975
I know that pain thanks to living in LA.

If there's no nearby innawoods, just drive the 30 miles, it's not that big of a deal. If you don't have a car to do the drive in, I'd buy one instead of a rifle.

>>33967995

Yeah, but I'd like to use the fucking thing more than once a week but the distance pretty much rules that out.

>>33967975
Drive

>>33967975
Buy hunting/furtaker license and go innawoods feg

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I wanted a VP9 and tried out my brother's. He has two, a black frame and an FDE frame. After hearing so much about the trigger I was really disappointed. Both have the same shitty trigger; both the takeup and reset are spongey and gritty, and the reset is piss weak and seems to catch in a few places. All in all they feels like shit. Both pistols have about 200 rounds through each and maybe another 100 dry trigger pulls.

Does he have two defective guns or something? Maybe he has older pistols and HK's since changed the trigger? Are these really supposed to have good triggers, or is that just a meme spread by idiots who think light = good without taking into account any other characteristics?

>>33966808
>>33967084
Thanks for the good answers anons.
From a practical and price standpoint, I like the scorpion but I didn't care for the feel or look. The mp5 is more expensive and shows its age, but I'm a sucker for those looks and I really liked shooting one at a range once.
My main issue with taking a ps90 as an sbr project was that even though it's stylish, compact, and probably a good defense weapon too, I'm not sure I'd want to be burning all that money on a snowflake cartridge weapon.

Do the kak flash cans reduce felt noise at all for the shooter? And would it even be worth it for a 16" 5.56? Asking for home defense, earpro is good, but shooting indoors is still loud as fuck.

hey i got another mosin 91/30 the other day and its and Izhevsk but my stock has a faint star brand on the butt end. anyone know what this is or is the stock just a tula and not original?

>>33968461
Adding to this, if it does, would this be better or worse?
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/443617/ar-stoner-linear-muzzle-brake-1-2-28-thread-ar-15-melonite

>>33965692
Could be like deep sea divers, who buy cheap knives so that if they drop or lose it they're not tempted to try and get it.

why do fudds always ask msrp +300% markup of anything they sell?

>>33968810

You mean at hole in the wall LGS's or gun shows?

Because at those shitty LGS's they are hoping to bite into two crowds:

>people who don't know anything
>old people who don't know how to internet

At gun shows it's:

>"You don't want a background check, this is a private sale" markup.

You can still haggle with them, but they aren't looking to sell to you. The only reason why you might even go to a gun show is because someone might have something interesting worth your while to look at. Otherwise, just avoid.

Whats a good 9mm powder that's not Titegroup?
Intended use is paper and steel plates. Should be mild recoiling (125 PF required) and be precise.

>>33969010
vihtavuori

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/643769944
Good deal?

>>33969184
yea thanks i will buy it when i get home

>>33968474
shameless selfbump
also the gun is marked SA on the side and i dont know what ive got here. anyone?

Where can I buy a tank in America?

Doesn't necessarily have to be a tank, it can be a MGS, IFV or an APC

>>33967084
I've already compared the differences between the systems, neither has an advantage. I already think in the US measurement system so it will be easier for me to learn and use

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Planning on getting a handgun soon, but help me out /QTDDTOT/. I live in Ohio, we have some pretty based gun laws here, but after reading what >>33966514 said (having difficulty getting a firearm because of a mental health diagnoses as a minor), I'm worried. I was diagnosed with "anger issues" when I was 12 and actually technically 'arrested' after pulling a knife on my parents and trying to run away (as a 12 year old kek). They brought me to a mental hospital for a couple days for that one. I was diagnosed with meme teenage "depression" when I was 16 but it was an official diagnoses. Am I going to get fucked over? Sorry that I'm asking this if it's common knowledge but I've only recently been getting real interested in firearms.

>>33969829
I had similar issues and experiences growing up. It's never been brought up when I went to purchase a firearm. Pretty sure unless you are committed to an institution involuntary as an adult You won't have any issues.

Does anyone have any experience buying parts from zib-militia? Even the demilled parts? Reason I'm wondering is because I kinda wanna order the demilled 416 they have, but they dont offer shipping to Norway, however this other site which is very similar, more shabby, but uses the same picture and price, but in Austria, advertises the same, and they may offer shipping to Europe.
http://dekowaffen-tuerk.com/WebShopDekoWa/product_info.php?info=p1129_original-heckler---koch-hk416-fa.html&no_boost=1

obviously my biggest concern is getting ripped off, and the fact that the site isn't really secure.

>>33969010
I've had good success with Hodgdon CFE Pistol. Pretty precise measurements, works well in any caliber up to .44 mag and burns perfect for barrels up to 6 inches. It might not be Vitavouri accurate but it's cheaper, clears copper fouling nicely, and can be used for light loads or heavy loads.

>>33965476

Anyone familiar with eye problems know why a RDS sight like this would cause me actual discomfort?

My buddy had an AR15 with a sight like this, and the shit was bothering the fuck out of me.

>>33969829
Fellow Ohioan here. I was booked on an assault charge for a fight in high school. Even though it was 10 years ago, and I was a minor, it still affected my CCW. I didn't get denied, but it took a few weeks longer than normal to get it.

Anyone here have a TriStar Tec-12? A local store has one in like new condition for 425 and it looked kinda neat

Bought a used 10/22 for a low price somemonths ago.i want a cheap ass scope for it, considering a utg bugbuster for it. I can't justify wasting a lot of money on this, also poorfag. Is the bugbuster a piece of shit, or mediocre shit?

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>>33957010
Saw this at lowes, what gun can I put in it?

What's better for putting on a home defence handgun under rail, a laser sight or flashlight?

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I'm planning on buying an SKS my LGS is selling. problem is, it comes with one of those aftermarket duckbill magazines. Any idea where I can get an actual fixed magazine?

Is a used Mossman 88 with the 8 shot tune worth $175?

>>33971161
Just tried looking at Numrich and buymilsurp as they tend to have more stock for older weapons but neither have anything in stock that's original manufacture as far as magazines go. Ebay is your best bet, I saw at least one up for grabs just now. Also I would seriously consider picking up an original manufacture dust cover as well; the SKS dust cover isn't a good anchor point for any sort of optic and will not hold a reliable zero.

>>33970966
Whatever fits. You might even be able to throw an AR pistol in it.

>>33970968
Laser can be faster than irons for aiming, but you will need a light for target recognization

>>33971226
I was personally planning on just taking off the scope, but I will keep that in mind.

>>33971306
I mean, yeah just depends on if you care about it looking original I guess

So how accurate are AKs and SKSs? I know they re like an M16 to an AR15 but I haven't gotten to shoot any cheeki guns.

>>33971418
I'd put a 7.62mm AK or SKS at about 4MOA using common ammo. A bit more accurate if you buy good stuff. The main limiter is the ballistic arc of the round which requires more manual compensation. That and the sights which work (IMO) better for speed shooting than peep sights, but don't give you the accuracy.

My AK74 on par accurate as my ARs with about 2MOA using a low end red dot (PA01) and 7n6 ammo.

>>33969593
Yes.

>>33969829
Unless you were involuntarily committed, it won't be trouble. That's what the question is asking.

>>33970968
Why not both? A TLR-2 G is what I have on my HD guns.

>>33971187
Depends on condition

>>33971418
Generally run of the mill AK/SKS etc. shoot 6-3MoA Whereas run of the mill AR type rifles shoot 4-1.5MoA. Most people can't outshoot their rifle, though, so the difference in precision is pretty negligible for newer shooters.

If I wanted to change my stock on an Carbine length gas system AR from a carbine length tube to a rifle length one, will it function just fine if I throw it on with rifle spring and buffer or is other shit required? I've googled it and I mainly just don't want to fuck up anything just to have to put it back. First gun so I'm dumb and worried that I'm missing a part of doing it the right way.

What age would you teach kids to handle a gun?

I want to familiarize my children with actually firing a gun ASAP, of course at 3 they'll be taught general firearm safety, etc, but could I have my 6 year old out in a field with me doing prone exercises with a .22? When should you put them on a 5.56/7.62?

My dad was kind of a dick with me, I didn't shoot until 15 but got taught gun safety my entire life. What a tease.

>>33971958
Buy them some toy guns or nerf guns first

around 8 or 9 is a good age I suppose but I was raised in NJ, all I got was cap guns so what do I know.

What are we looking at here, boys. Usual muck from shooting? Surface rust? It's a shotgun, was shooting target loads through it a few weeks ago. I'm going to clean and lube it anyway right now, but I want to know if I can avoid this.

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>>33972336
Every fucking time. This is in the barrel

>>33972350
Looks like surface rust to me. Obviously isn't *as* concerning in a smoothbore, unless of course you shoot a lot of slugs or something. If you want to try and knock it down, I'd start with a nylon cleaning brush and see if it does anything, and if not, move up to the brass. Enough passes should take care of it. Only way to really try and prevent is to just make sure to clean after every trip and put it away with a coat of oil in the bore. Even this isn't always foolproof though, so just keep an eye on it.

>>33971661
Someone plz help

Where can I find a K31 or K11 that isn't ridiculously overpriced?

>>33958799
To my knowledge, slide stops should interchange between all metal CZs, also including most metal clones.
It's when you get to Poly that they're dimensionally different.

Call CZ though, they can probably tell you for sure - they don't seem shy about letting people know what works and what doesn't,

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side plates yes or no

https://strawpoll.com/csxy8cg

Bought a Remington brand new straight out of the box 1911 loaded the mag and first round wouldn't go in. What could be the problem?

>>33973722
There was already a round in the chamber. 1911s ship cocked and locked.

>>33973732
made me kek

>>33973732
God damn i didnt know that thanks anon.

should i get a shotgun with ghost ring sights or beaded? i've never used either one or shot a shotgun before so i'm not sure which is better

>>33973722
>Remington

found your problem

>>33957053
Try a box of new ammo from a 1st world country

>>33974173
Preference

I like beaded though

>>33972895
Will work just fine.

I want to dress like a selous scout. What is the cheapest way to accomplish this?

>>33974173
Either are fine, but I recommend ghost rings for the following reason:

Most gun ranges will only let you shoot a shotgun in the rifle lane using slugs. Rifle lanes are usually 25 yards at minimum. Getting accurate hits on paper with slugs and a bead sight is a pain in the ass, and unless you're practiced in their use there's a real possibility your sight picture will suck so much ass from unfamiliarity you'll shoot the ceiling and get yelled at.

Anyone have some good infographics on rifle marksmanship? Got some range time in a few days and I love me some graphics.

>>33971161
talk them into throwing that little stevens 20ga in the deal

>>33974302
i live in rural mississippi. there are no ranges out here, everyone just shoots guns in the yard

>>33974302
>shooting indoors
You just made me appreciate my outdoor range all that much more.

>8 benches
>first 4 have a backstop at 100yds
>latter four have a backstop at 200yds
>"paper targets only" rule that has NEVER been enforced
I literally shot cans of spraypaint with handguns at 50yds today because there was a going out of business sale at a local hardware store and the guy was selling it for cheap as fuck. You can shoot ANYTHING there, last time I brought my shotgun this dude had an old CRT TV and everyone there formed a firing line to blow the absolute shit out of it.

I always shoot eggs and water bottles, aerosol cans and whatever trash happens to be in my car. I've shot at paper less than 20 times, mostly I shoot at stuff that will react.

>>33974341
And I'm jealous of this tbqh, I live in the city and drive 25m both ways to my range

>>33974371
yeah it's cool but i have to drive an hour and a half both ways every day to get to college and we could only get dial up and satellite internet out here until the end of 2015 so it has its drawbacks

>>33974341
Then just grab a Maverick 88 for $200 bucks and see if beads work for you. Have a good time. If you don't like it you can get a 590 Tactical with ghost rings for $550 or so down the road.

>>33974371
Nearest outdoor range is an hour away, and only allows paper targets. For being such a gun-friendly state, Indiana has a lack of good ranges. Sucks if you don't have access to private land out in the sticks.

Why are anti-fun laws so arbitrarily retarded and retardedly arbitrary?

>>33974546
Because they're made by people who don't understand what they're trying to regulate, and are trying to only please their masters.

It's the same concept as Ptolemy charting the solar system trying to please the Papacy by basing it on a geo-centric system.

He misunderstand the Solar System, it's components, it's role in the greater galaxy at a basic level, so his end model was abitrary and over-wrought because he tried to adjust fantasy to mimic reality. Gun legislators don't understand civilian armament, it's necessities, or it's role in greater society at a basic level, so they end up legislating for the symptom and not the cause. Patch problems as they rise up is inefficient, messy, lazy, and will never actually fix anything.

How do I educate myself on ammunition/calibre/bullet
I have no idea what any of the numbers people say really mean, especially when the systems are different

>>33974713
Wikipedia. Search "Ballistics" and follow the links from there.

>>33974713
I've been into guns for years and I still don't know what they mean either

>>33974181
eat a dick im a poorfag

>>33960376
The crickets are like 10 MOA of you get a lemon, which half of them are. DO NOT BUY ONE. Get a 10-22

>>33972572
Only have a brass brush, so I used that and it knocked it off as well as hoppes 9™ How clean should I be cleaning my guns? Spotless, or is a little black stuff okay?

>>33959708
Yes, it will be a NEET braid pattern, alright

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>>33957010

>BOLT WTDDTOT YES

Looking at pic related for a mid-range precision base. I like the action, having used MVPs before, and the detachable stock is just fucking awesome to me. (Getting .308 and buying pic related stock after, but I don't want to post a pic of the regular FLEX abomination M4 stock)

Will the detachable stock negatively affect accuracy in any significant way? It'll still be more accurate than me, I'm sure, but I'm just curious.

Also, if anyone has any experience with it, do you know the overall length WITHOUT the buttstock? Just want to know before I order it, since I might need a new bag, too. Played with pixels and came up with about 26 inches, which means it will fit into the bag that holds my folding saiga, but I was hoping someone else might have some more hands-on measurements.

Is it wrong for me to want this in 10mm?
http://eaacorp.com/index.php/guns/handguns/witness-elite-limited-tanfoglio-81

Like this and an FNX-45 Tactical seem to be the only things I can't take my eyes off of anymore.

>>33975066

It's only wrong because you don't want a 1911, and chrome guns are hideous.

If you're not looking for personal preferences, though, it seems nifty. EAA can be just a little shoddy, but only in comparison to top-tier brands.

>>33975103
Like every 1911 is 10 rounds or less though, and chrome looks good with a brown grip shut your mouth.

I mostly want it because I want something in 10mm to try it out and Glocks are ugly. Plus the pre-drilling and tapping will make it slightly more resellable assuming I decide not to put on an optics mount myself.

Also, slightly unrelated, what round do you think works better suppressed? 9mm or .45?

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>>33975146

Oh, my brother. Today, you see something glorious.

>DOUBLE STACK
>10MM
>1911s


>Also, slightly unrelated, what round do you think works better suppressed? 9mm or .45?

A lot of .45 is naturally subsonic, so there's a massive advantage in that alone as it doesn't sacrifice power to get it done.

A subsonic 9 will be quieter at the muzzle, but you lose a LOT of potential energy if you're trying to actually kill something.

>>33975103
eaa doesnt make that gun they only import it. the tanfoglio witness elite match's are great and are better out of the box than the cz 75 sp01's for the same price. i dunno about the 10mm ones tho

>>33975193
>eaa doesnt make that gun they only import it.

Good to know.

>>33975191
I mean how bad is it really if I choose to shoot supersonic 9mm out of it? Surely the supersonic crack can't be that bad?

>>33975243

It's about the same as a .22lr, little worse? Keep in mind that it's more than just that, though.

The actual report of the shot will be louder, too, since you're using a shit ton more powder. The suppressor helps, but not enough in my opinion. It's different with rifles, since you're working at ranges that make it matter a lot less, but with a handgun, even a silenced gun is very, VERY noticeable, so it doesn't even do all that much to disguise where the shot came from, like a rifle or subsonic round would.

>>33975220
I hold Tanfoglio in high regard. On top of making good guns themselves, they've pretty much been behind every CZ clone on the market, including the Jericho and Sphinx - they license out their design, which has some differences from CZ's own.
EAA can be spotty, though. If you need customer service, you're probably best off reading some forums to figure out how to best wring out what you need from them. If you look around, people post about individual CS reps and which to ask for if you need help with something - otherwise it's like pulling teeth, because some of them simply aren't knowledgeable, and others simply don't care. You do get a lifetime warranty if you're the original owner - but getting repair work can be a long process.

On the other hand, Tanfoglio guns are usually great right out of the box, and the prices are very, very right.
CZ's prices have crept up over the last decade to be on par with the other European brands, EAA's haven't. I'll be surprised if they don't gather more attention in the coming years, though. Base model 9mms starting from $260, they're an unbelievable value right now.

>>33975405
It's amazing that you can get a pre-drilled and tapped 10mm double-stack handgun for $1,500 from EAA though.

The only thing close to what I wanted outside of that was this funky-looking thing: https://stiguns.com/guns/host-ds/

So I hear a lot that a good conceal carry gun in a good holster doesn't "need" a safety because it is incredibly unlikely to go off in the holster. So following that logic, could I still get a game with a safety, but leave the safety disengaged while it's in the holster? Or is that a bad idea? Or have I heard wrong?

>>33975503

You can definitely do that. People will shit on safeties as unnecessary, and others will shit on safetyless guns as, well, unsafe.

Either way, I say get a gun with a manual safety and either use it or don't depending on your preference. At the very least no lawyer can ever say "you got an unsafe gun on purpose to kill niggers!"

Plus, when you're not wearing it, you can leave it in a safe/drawer/wherever you store it and don't have to worry about kids or idiots offing themselves quite as easily.

>inb4 'if your gun isn't secured they deserve it!'

Don't plan around a perfect day. Plan around the worst possible one and be pleasantly surprised.

Can anyone from Arizona confirm how bad evidence lockers for guns are? I want to know how much I should be spending on my first and probably my EDC gun.

Why doesn't shooting a revolver cause the fired case to fly back out of the cylinder with force , even though it seems that this force (newtons third law) is what makes blowback guns work, by slamming the case into the bolt?

>>33957602
be aware that a cut shell will jam almost any shotgun with every single shot

>>33976127
Just my opinion here:

Get what you are comfortable with. Carry that, don't worry about it getting scratched up in an evidence locker or getting the detective's badge number etched in it. How much "money you just lost" should be an afterthought. You're not very likely to shoot someone and if you do there are going to be a lot more pressing concerns than the condition of your $1,000 dollar gun.

At the end of the day, it's just money and you will always be able to buy another gun. I say get something you're comfortable with because your life is so much more important than whatever monetary value you lose in some dings and scratches. Besides, would you really sell the gun that you shot a nigger with?

>>33976173
Clarify?

The round is braced between the cylinder and the place where the hammer falls, the opposing force is the entire cause of recoil.

>>33976222
My main concern is never getting the gun back. I don't wanna spend $1,500 on my favorite competition gun just to have it lost to an evidence locker because "a jury of my peers" all happen to be of the same race of the guy I shot.

>>33976247
>My main concern is never getting the gun back
>"a jury of my peers" all happen to be of the same race of the guy I shot
At that point your main concern should be surviving prison.

Maybe just carry a $500 polymer or something if the potential loss of some money is that big of a deal to you and save the competition gun for a range toy.

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>>33970966
An 18 volt with a 33-round clipazine

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>>33970966
The answer is obvious.

What would you consider a "full arsenal?"

Doesn't even have to be realistic, most of this shit is stuff that I'm trying to write down for a fictional character. Just wondering if like having my character being able to have 3 different pistols out of the back of his car might be overkill.

>>33976472
What

I have three pistols?

>>33976472
at least one rifle and at least one pistol

>>33976472
18 firearms and 4 explosive devices?

Tell me, would your character be the kind of person that modifies his 1 rifle to meet different requirements of a mission or have 8 rifles that are optimized for different roles?

>>33976524
Well I suppose he'd have different firearms. I'm not sure how you'd modify pistols or one single rifle to meet different requirements.

Also since I want to support advancements in firearms however they come, is there any general reason to not have a suppressor on as many firearms as you can?

Sorry if everything I'm saying is vague and undecided, I'm the type that needs to write everything down and come up with every option before I start crossing things off.

Will a holster for an SP-01 fit a Shadow 2?

I'm having some serious trouble finding somewhere that ships to Australia.

Are there any good-looking conversion kits for the Mossberg 802 Plinkster that are relatively cheap?

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Can anyone provide me with some pics of machine guns with grenade launchers attached?
I looked around and didn't find much..

>>33975037
Mossberg MVPs have a reputation for being shittier than their shotguns. I would imagine that the stock would affect accuracy in that it could flex or wobble on you while taking a shot or may not have proper bedding.
Generally Savage is recommended for budget friendly bolt guns in variety of calibers with good triggers and accuracy.

>>33958482
you sir are and idiot

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So what's the purpose of an AR charging handle latch?

>>33977782
bump

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What do these markings on my Mak mean? Particularly the over-marks.

In the state of Texas you have to be at least 21 to buy a striped lower what about a complete rifle lower?

>>33978171
10 in concentric circles means bulgarian, rest no idea